HomeMy WebLinkAbout111-02RESOLUTION NO. 111-2002
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS ON SHERI
LANE AND MARIPOSA COURT AND A STOP SIGN ON SHERI LANE
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to "Provide for
safe and efficient travel on Town of Danville streets"; and
WHEREAS, Goal 14 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to "Minimize
the intrusion of through traffic on residential streets"; and
WHEREAS, Policy 14.01 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to
"Implement neighborhood traffic management measures, including physical changes and
traffic control devices, which increase neighborhood livability and street ambiance,
discourage through traffic on residential streets, discourage speeding, and ensure vehicle,
pedestrian, and bicycle safety"; and
WHEREAS, the installation of pavement undulations is allowed by applicable State law
regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, the pavement undulations will be installed consistent with guidelines
approved by the Institute of Transportation Engineers and practices of other California
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for Sheri Lane and Mariposa Court:
(1) The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route.
(2) 85% of the Sheri Lane/Mariposa Court area residents have approved by petition,
the installation of pavement undulations.
(3) The street is not a Major Arterial or Major Collector as defined by the Town of
Danville General Plan Circulation Element.
(4) Enforcement efforts and motorist education have not been sucgessful in achieving
driving behavior consistent with General Plan goals and policies.
(5) The pavement undulations are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding
streets and neighborhoods.
(6) Installation of these pavement undulations is exempt from CEQA per Section
15061(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The devices will not have a significant effect on
the environment.
WHEREAS, 2002/03 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming
devices in Project C-305 of the 2002/03 to 2006/07 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program; and
WHEREAS, the streets named in this resolution are maintained by the Town of Danville;
and
WHEREAS, traffic and engineering studies conducted by the Town establish that a traffic
control device is needed on the northbound approach of Sheri Lane at Mariposa Court to
enhance traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, the stop sign, as declared by this resolution, will facilitate the orderly
movement of traffic in a reasonable and safe manner; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Danville Town Council that pursuant to Section 21354 of the California
Vehicle Code, the above named intersection is hereby declared a stop intersection and a
stop sign shall be erected at the listed vehicle entrance thereto as described above; and also
be it further
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council approves the installation of pavement
undulations on Sheri Lane and Mariposa Court. Staff is directed to work out acceptable
precise device locations with residents immediately adjacent to the pavement undulations.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on November 6, 2002 by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Waldo, Arnerich, Doyle, Greenberg, Shimansky
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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